Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-defining opportunities. This role demands a blend of radical imagination, analytical rigor, and executive influence to shape our next generation of breakthrough technologies and business models.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to identify emerging trends, quantify disruptive opportunities, and develop actionable foresight frameworks. Your work will directly influence our $2B innovation pipeline and position us as the industry's undisputed leader in next-generation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping technological, social, and economic trends through 2026
- Develop quantitative scenario models to quantify market opportunities and disruption risks
- Partner with product teams to translate future insights into innovation roadmaps
- Deliver executive-level strategic briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership content positioning company as 2026 innovation authority
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 5-10 year horizon opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or corporate futurism
- Proven track record translating trend analysis into billion-dollar market opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and disruption modeling methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, AR/VR)
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Published thought leadership on future trends (whitepapers, journals, conferences)
- Experience with strategic planning tools like Foresight Platform, Trend Hunter, or similar